Paragraph 24

(1)

Amend Article 30A (spouses having statutory rights of occupation) as follows.

(2)

In paragraph (1)—

(a)

for “one spouse (“A”)” substitute “ one spouse or civil partner (“A”) ”, and

(b)

for “the other spouse (“B”) acquires matrimonial home rights” substitute “ the other spouse or civil partner (“B”) acquires home rights ”.

(3)

In paragraph (2), for “matrimonial home rights” substitute “ home rights ”.

(4)

In the heading to Article 30A, after “spouses” insert “ and civil partners ”.